CHARLES F. retail WORTH Bakelite Enamel Gold Tribal Necklace~1940 RARE Vintage Necklace

Product Name: CHARLES F. retail WORTH Bakelite Enamel Gold Tribal Necklace~1940 RARE Vintage Necklace
Extremely rare, highly desirable, and collectible, gold, enamel, bakelite, mid-century figural, African Tribal celebration necklace by CHARLES F. WORTH. Detailed retail and dimensional, this designer necklace measures 17", with a gold plated base, and is a truly well-made, hand-created jewelry piece. The center bib section measures 7 1/4" x 1 3/8" x 5/8" deep and has 5 African Celebration figurals connected by long gold links. Featured are two bakelite drums, and decorated enameled tribal drum, mask, and shield. All figurals are set atop individual "V" sections of tiger orange or black savanna foliage. Secure shepherd's hook clasp. The figurals remind me of Swahili, Maasai, or Zulu cultural items. Excellent condition. ~ WEIGHT: 48.1g/1.7oz ~ MEASUREMENT: 17" x 1 3/8" x 5/8" deep ~ CONDITION: Excellent ~ SIGNED: As with most of Charles F. Worth's pieces, this is unsigned but his style may easily be confirmed with research. 11NN-TQ-534X Shipping ~ Generally same or next day.